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Support America's first offshore wind farm
Target: U.S. SenateSponsored by: Care2
Several U.S. Senators, led by Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK), are trying to block plans for "Cape Wind," the nation's first offshore wind farm in Cape Cod, MA. The wind farm would create jobs and meet 75% of the electricity needs of Cape Cod and surrounding islands, helping to reduce fossil fuel consumption and cut global warming pollution from power plants.
But despite the huge potential benefits, Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) backs a bill that would effectively halt the proposed construction. The 130-turbine, 24-square-mile cluster of windmills would be about 8 miles from Kennedy's home in Hyannis Port.
Ted Kennedy and other rich homeowners just don't want their view spoiled.
The Cape Wind project has been undergoing stringent environmental reviews for five years now; experts estimate there would be very little if any negative impact under water for marine life.
As record oil prices turn attention to the need for renewable fuels, momentum is building in Congress to buck Senator Edward M. Kennedy's bid to block the proposed Cape Cod wind energy project. Speak up! Sign this petition and let your representatives know that you want renewable energy!
But despite the huge potential benefits, Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) backs a bill that would effectively halt the proposed construction. The 130-turbine, 24-square-mile cluster of windmills would be about 8 miles from Kennedy's home in Hyannis Port.
Ted Kennedy and other rich homeowners just don't want their view spoiled.
The Cape Wind project has been undergoing stringent environmental reviews for five years now; experts estimate there would be very little if any negative impact under water for marine life.
As record oil prices turn attention to the need for renewable fuels, momentum is building in Congress to buck Senator Edward M. Kennedy's bid to block the proposed Cape Cod wind energy project. Speak up! Sign this petition and let your representatives know that you want renewable energy!
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10:08 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Dave Schnitzler, Rhode Island
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6:49 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Fiona Tse, Hong Kong
Why don't we consider using this type of alternative energy generation?
Why don't we consider using this type of alternative energy generation?
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6:48 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Sherrie Hyder, Tennessee
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5:16 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Sue Jankowski, New York
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Linda Driggers, Georgia
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Mary Currin, California
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Nile Nugnez, United Kingdom
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Lyla Wright, Maine
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Andrew Borsick, Colorado
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Elizabeth Lockley, Rhode Island
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Laura Herndon, California
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Cheryl Barnes, Colorado
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Linda Goldman, Tennessee
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Stephanie Bradley, United Kingdom
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Jamie Reynolds, Michigan
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Peggy Fritz, Iowa
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Tina Bennefield, Oklahoma
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6:37 pm PDT, Jul 27,
Rory Schneider, Illinois
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Robin Ordelheide, Massachusetts
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5:41 pm PDT, Jul 27,
Michael Tomczyszyn, California
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3:10 pm PDT, Jul 27,
Rosalie J. Brown, California
Anything that can get us on the right track to cleaner energy is to be commended. Spread the word.
Anything that can get us on the right track to cleaner energy is to be commended. Spread the word.
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2:35 pm PDT, Jul 27,
Karl Smith, Illinois
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Michael Hamburger, New Jersey
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Stefan Kraft, Germany
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Tara Reser, Oregon
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Sam Bentley, United Kingdom
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1:03 am PDT, Jul 27,
C S Noto, Washington
Everyone has a tendency to say "Not in my backyard" but with today's energy crisis, with the threat of global warming nearing the tipping point, Americans can not afford to turn their backs on viable alternate fuel sources. Please stand by the difficult choice of caring for the environment and not the easy choice of personal gain.
Everyone has a tendency to say "Not in my backyard" but with today's energy crisis, with the threat of global warming nearing the tipping point, Americans can not afford to turn their backs on viable alternate fuel sources. Please stand by the difficult choice of caring for the environment and not the easy choice of personal gain.
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8:33 pm PDT, Jul 26,
Dr Veronica Torres, Florida
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1:07 pm PDT, Jul 26,
Margaret Gotsch, New York
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12:49 pm PDT, Jul 26,
Leanna Brillhart, Texas
There are better ways. Please think of your children, grandchildren, and the many generations to come. What kind of planet are YOU leaving them? All the money in the world will not protect them from the fate you have helped create. I not asking you to worry about the billions of people that this affects. I am asking you to be selfish (which comes naturally to you) and worry about you family line. Because thats all that matters, right?
There are better ways. Please think of your children, grandchildren, and the many generations to come. What kind of planet are YOU leaving them? All the money in the world will not protect them from the fate you have helped create. I not asking you to worry about the billions of people that this affects. I am asking you to be selfish (which comes naturally to you) and worry about you family line. Because thats all that matters, right?
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Jenee Shillito, West Virginia
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Angelina Mc Nabb, Texas
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Sharon Caster, Pennsylvania
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Dear Senators Corzine and Menendez, Please support legislation that utilizes alternative energy sources. Cathy Sova
Dear Senators Corzine and Menendez, Please support legislation that utilizes alternative energy sources. Cathy Sova
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10:30 am PDT, Jul 24,
Paula Felsher, Massachusetts
I think we need to let the other authorities who are more qualified than the Senate decide this issue. Anything we can do to slow down Global Warming is worth doing.
I think we need to let the other authorities who are more qualified than the Senate decide this issue. Anything we can do to slow down Global Warming is worth doing.
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10:03 am PDT, Jul 24,
D White, Indiana
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Sharon Richards, United Kingdom
dont worry about your view, worry about your childrens future!
dont worry about your view, worry about your childrens future!
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John Huh, Korea, Republic Of
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Heather Little, California
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Janice Garrett, Indiana
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Anna Isakson, California
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Lori Thompson, California
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Gerry Foley, Washington